2001 Kia Optima: Technical Specifications

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2001 Kia Optima 

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  • MSRP: $15,299 -$19,949
  • Invoice: $13,788 -$17,443

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See the technical specifications of the 2001 Kia Optima. Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2001 Kia Optima.

Engine Specifications

  dohc I41 dohc V62
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.4/144 2.5/152
Horsepower @ rpm. 149 @ 6000 170 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 159 @ 4500 169 @ 4000
Availability Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg    
5-speed manual 21/28 --/--
4-speed automatic 20/27 19/25
1. LX, SE. 2. LX V6, SE V6.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Fuel Data

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 21 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.2 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

Front Headroom 39.0 in
Front Hiproom 55.8 in
Front Legroom 43.3 in
Front Shoulderroom 56.9 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Headroom 37.6 in
Second Hiproom 54.4 in
Second Legroom 36.2 in
Second Shoulderroom 55.7 in

Exterior Specifications

Curb Weight 3263 lbs
Height, Overall 55.5 in
Length, Overall 185.8 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.1 in
Tread Width, Front 60.6 in
Tread Width, Rear 59.8 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 106.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.5 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel

Tires

Front Tire Size P195/70HR14
Rear Tire Size P195/70HR14

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